Close Ups Collection (page 6)

Tetragrammaton, Church of Saint-Thomas d Aquin, Paris, France, Europe

Depiction of the Archangel St. Michael slaying the dragon, St. Annes Basilica, Brazzaville, Congo, Africa

Stained glass by Jacques Gruber, Notre Dame de Brebieres basilica, Albert, Somme, France, Europe

Long headed poppy (Papaver dubium) close up of flower centre, Sussex, UK

Common cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis) close up of face, Channel Islands, UK July

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) curious adult investigates a remote camera along a hillside on Spitsbergen and the northwest coast of the Svalbard Archipelago, Norway, Greenland Sea, July

Baby Making A Funny Face

RF- Boulder star coral (Montastrea annularis) showing fluorescent green coloration, photographed under blue light at night, to excite fluorescent pigments in the coral, East End, Grand Cayman

Lemur leaf frog (Hylomantis lemur) mating pair, captive, Critically endangered, from Central America. Please credit Michael Kern / Zoo Atlanta

Common frog (Rana temporaria) sheltering from rain under toadstool (Macrolepiota procera) the Netherlands

Rio Jatuntianhua Robber Frog (Pristimantis eriphus) male on a leaf. Ecuador, Vulnerable species

A group of meerkats (Suricata suricatta) or suricates, stand on an old termite mound to gain extra height and watch for predators in their territory on the edge of Makgadikgadi Pans National Park

RF- Secretary blenny (Acanthemblemaria maria) peering from hole in massive Starlet coral (Siderastrea siderea). East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, British West Indies, Caribbean Sea

Domestic rabbit, French Lop, Blue, young male, 6 months, studio portrait

Rothschilds giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis rothschildi) close up of young calf skin pattern, captive

Grevy's zebra (Equus grevyi) close up, captive

Giant leaf frog (Phyllomedusa bicolor) climbing along branch in rainforest, Iwokrama Reserve, Guyana

Southern stingray (Hypanus americanus) swimming over ripples on sandbar, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

Three Brown-hooded Parrots (Pyrilia haematotis) one taking off from branch, in the rain Laguna del Lagarto, Santa Rita, Costa Rica

Snowy Owl (Bubo scandiaca) in flight over snow covered landscape, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, December

Head portrait of Bornean Horned Frog (Megophrys nasuta) among the leaf litter in the lowland rainforest of Borneo. Danum Valley Conservation Area, Sabah, Malaysia

Giant Kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) close up with detail of floats. Catalina Island, California, USA July

African Lion (Panthera leo) cub reaches for a moment of intimacy with its father, Northern Tuli Game Reserve, Botswana

Raccoon (Procyon lotor) standing up investigating camera, portrait, Stanley park, Vancouver, British Columbia, Cananda, September

Front-view showing head and eyes of Common frog (Rana temporaria), Broxwater, Cornwall, UK

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UK, England, Cornwall, Port Isaac, Lord Nelson Figurehead

UK, England, Suffolk, Southwold, Beach Hut, Happy Days

UK, England, Suffolk, Southwold, Beach Hut

Caribbean, Antigua, St. Johns, Heritage Quay, Traditional shutters
Caribbean, Antigua, St. John s, Heritage Quay, Traditional shutters

Cuba, Havana, Habana Vieja, Hotel Seville

Cuba, La Habana Vieja (Old Havana), Paseo de Marti, classic 1950s American Cars

Cuba, Havana, Communist Party Grafitti

Cuba, Havana, La Habana Vieja, Museo de la Revolucion, Museum of the Revolution

Cuba, Havana, Che Guevara Mural

Ice crystals

Hill town Pienza and field of poppies, Tuscany, Italy

Field of poppies and hill town Pienza, Tuscany, Italy

Happy poppies in Valle de Orcia, Tuscany, Italy

Smoked mackerels, Eckernfoerde, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Grapevine, Bordeaux, France

Lavender bundles for sale outside of a shop in Sault, Provence, France

Wave and pebbles, Sandymouth Beach, Cornwall, UK

Close up of a butterfly wing

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"Exploring the Intricacies of Close-Ups: From Tutankhamun's Gold Mask to Jesus' Shroud" In the heart of Cairo, Egypt, the Egyptian Museum unveils a mesmerizing close-up of history with the dazzling gold mask of Tutankhamun. Paris, France holds a sacred relic that has captivated believers and skeptics alike – the enigmatic Shroud of Turin, offering an intimate glimpse into Jesus Christ's final moments. Nestled in Antony, Hauts-de-Seine, France stands a statue honoring Our Lady of Velankanni – a Christian Tamil saint whose serene visage invites close contemplation. Greek Easter celebrations come alive with Tsoureki (Tsourekia), an intricately braided bread that beckons us to appreciate every delicious detail in Greece. A Roman mosaic discovered in Pompeii's House of the Faun brings Alexander and Darius' legendary battle closer than ever before through its stunning close-up depiction. The Torah scroll and Yad (Torah pointer) housed in Paris offer a profound connection to Jewish heritage as they guide readers through ancient wisdom from Europe. Italy celebrates Easter with Colomba, an Italian cake adorned with intricate details that symbolize rebirth and renewal for all who indulge their senses. Continuing our exploration in Paris, we encounter another Torah scroll accompanied by two Rimonim – ornate ornaments representing divine blessings within Jewish tradition. During Purim celebrations in Paris, Europe comes alive as communities gather around the Scroll of Esther (Megillah), cherishing each word that recounts this joyous tale. Symbolizing God's omnipotence and reverence for Hebrew culture is the Hebrew Tetragrammaton / Yahweh symbol found across various artifacts throughout time. Bonus: